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Father’s Day Gifts and Lunch Ideas in Swansea

Jun 4, 2020

If you needed a little reminder, yes, it’s June already, which means Father’s Day is this month! Don’t panic, we have everything you need to plan a special day for your father, grandfather, stepdad or anyone that you think deserves a reminder of how much you love them. From gift ideas to a delivery of…

Father’s Day Gifts and Lunch Ideas in Swansea

Jun 4, 2020

If you needed a little reminder, yes, it’s June already, which means Father’s Day is this month! Don’t panic, we have everything you need to plan a special day for your father, grandfather, stepdad or anyone that you think deserves a reminder of how much you love them. From gift ideas to a delivery of…

Swansea’s Variety Show

May 18, 2020

Event postponed until a later date. Please follow us on social media to stay up to date. The Big Heart of Swansea is hosting Swansea’s Variety Show – with a prize of £150 to spend in Swansea City Centre! We welcome entrants from people aged 18 and over who live within a 20-mile radius of…

Swansea Market Secures £439,000 Improvement Project

May 13, 2020

Swansea’s award-winning indoor market is set for major improvements. These include; the addition of public toilets, a multi-purpose communal area for eating and meeting with friends, free public Wi-Fi, new interactive LED signs and improved entrances. Work is due to start this summer, following Government social distancing guidelines. Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for…

Swansea’s Got Talent: Kids – Have you got what it takes?

Apr 8, 2020

The Big Heart of Swansea is hosting a virtual Swansea’s Got Talent: Kids – with a prize of £150 to spend in Swansea City Centre! We welcome entrants from children and young people aged 4-17 who live within a 20-mile radius of Swansea City Centre. If you think you’ve got what it takes – or…

Swansea’s solidarity in the face of uncertainty

Mar 26, 2020

During these unprecedented times, it has never been more important to remain connected as a community in Swansea. Local businesses need your support now, more than ever before. Our new feature The True Heart of Swansea introduces you to workers and business owners in Swansea, one story at a time. Read the stories over on…

11 Fantastic Places To Go For Mother’s Day Lunch in Swansea This Year

Mar 9, 2020

Looking to treat the queen in your life to an amazing meal this Mother’s Day in Swansea? We’ve got you covered with some brilliant ideas about where to take Mum on Sunday 22nd March, to say thank you for all the amazing things she does every day! Making breakfast in bed may have been a…

Five Awesome Events in Swansea City Centre This Half-Term

Feb 13, 2020

We’ve finally made it through what feels like 100 days of January, and now the February half-term holidays have rolled around in the blink of an eye! Monday 17th – Friday 21st is a welcome break for energetic school children across the UK, but finding activities that don’t break the bank to keep them entertained…

Love Local This Valentine’s Day

Feb 6, 2020

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to give a big cwtch to all the small and independent businesses in our City Centre, so the Big Heart of Swansea is encouraging everyone to #LoveLocal on 14th February. For every £1 spent locally, 63p goes back into the local economy, helping to keep our City…

Don’t Get Hangry This Veganuary

Jan 10, 2020

Hands up who’s doing #Veganuary? In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, Veganuary is a charity campaign that aims to get people to try a vegan diet for the month of January – bonus points if you can keep it up all year! A whopping 350,000 people signed up…

Strike a Pose at Our Big Heart Sleigh for the Chance to Win £500 Christmas Prize

Dec 9, 2019

Our Big Heart of Swansea Santa Sleigh will touch down in Swansea’s Lower Oxford Street on Saturday December 14. To be in with a chance of winning £500 to spend in the City Centre, simply go along and visit the Santa Sleigh! While you’re there, strike a seasonal pose and share your festive sleigh-selfie across…

Christmas Shopping In Swansea

Dec 5, 2019

Parking is FREE every Sunday at all City Centre council car parks, and just £3 for 3 hours, £4 for 4 hours, and £5 for 5 hours every other day at St David’s Multi Storey. The Quadrant Shopping Centre has festive entertainment every Friday until Christmas performing at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm Friday 6 Dec…

Small Business Saturday: Supporting Independents in Swansea

Nov 27, 2019

“When you shop small, you are backing the small businesses that strengthen and diversify our communities.” – Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer at American Express As we head into the festive period, television, radio, and social media are awash with campaigns to shop local and support small, independent businesses. Visa are once again running…

Hold on for Deer Life, as Swansea Sleighs Christmas

Nov 15, 2019

Is that the sound of jingle bells in the distance? Swansea is kicking off the festive season with a Christmas weekend extravaganza, so buckle up, wipe off that resting Grinch face, and start feeling merry! Swansea’s magical winter experience, Waterfront Winterland, is here, and has opened its doors today, in front of the National Waterfront…

Want to Raise a Glass to Beaujolais Day in Swansea? Here’s Where To Go

Nov 13, 2019

Nowhere does Beaujolais Day quite like Swansea City Centre. If you are looking for the ‘go-to’ places to enjoy your French sesh-capade, here are some lively options: Pitcher and Piano Wind Street Live entertainment is on offer from Fonz and the Poet who will play from 3pm-5pm. What might interest you most is the…

The Big Heart of Swansea will bring its popular trick or treat door back to the City Centre during the half term holidays. With spookiest time of the year approaching, we want to bring families flocking to the City Centre to enjoy a memorable experience, and our giant trick or treat door will haunt several…

Special Offers Up For Grabs As Student Shopping Night Returns

Oct 2, 2019

Swansea’s students are invited to the ever popular Swansea Student Shopping Night on Tuesday October 8, which sees City Centre retailers offer scores of offers and discounts during a special evening event. The big discounted shopping evening, which is organised by Swansea BID via its Big Heart of Swansea brand, and by Quadrant Shopping Centre, goes…

Supporters Urged to Back Swansea High Street to Win ‘Best British High Street’ Award

Aug 13, 2019

Swansea High Street is in the running to win a coveted Great British High Street Award, having made the finalist shortlist – and Swansea BID (Business Improvement District) is urging supporters to show their support in the public vote. Swansea High Street in on a shortlist of 12 high streets across Wales and the…

Big Art of Swansea Returns for 2019

Jul 24, 2019

Swansea’s hidden corners and beauty spots will come under the artists gaze when The Big Art of Swansea returns to the City Centre on Saturday, 3 August. The annual one-day outdoor art session, organised by Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), sees artists and dabblers of all abilities conjuring up their vision of Swansea, using…

We’re Waving the Flag for Unique Traders During Independents’ Month

Jun 26, 2019

Small is beautiful is the message to visitors to Swansea City Centre, who are being encouraged to shop locally, and with an eye on smaller firms, throughout July, for Independents’ Month. We are launching the Independents’ Month campaign, to shine a spotlight on some of the most characterful, resourceful and welcoming businesses across our high…

A Treat For Dad As Classic Vehicle Show Rolls Into Swansea City Centre for Father’s Day

Jun 3, 2019

A host of beautiful vehicles will descend on the City Centre on Father’s Day Sunday 16 June, when the Swansea Classic Vehicle Show makes a return trip. Organised by Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), the gathering of well-loved classic cars, bikes, scooters and other gems is a regular fixture in the Swansea event calendar, drawing crowds of enthusiasts…

Eat Your Way Round the World in Swansea in 15 Restaurants

May 16, 2019

Swansea City Centre has blossomed over the past few years when it comes to offering enticing places to eat – and if diners are looking for something exotic to tickle their taste buds they don’t have to look far. From the lively spicing of Mexican, Thai and Middle Eastern food, to the smoky, rich and…

Some Cracking Easter Activities Head to Swansea City Centre

Apr 5, 2019

Swansea City Centre will enjoy an egg-citing Easter, thanks to some fantastic family events organised by Swansea BID and its Big Heart brand. A giant Easter Maze will bring families into the City Centre from 15th to 28th April, where they will aim to find their way through the puzzle and emerge with a…

Shoppers Worldwide Prize Welsh Produce – Let’s Put It At The Top Of Our Shopping Lists

Mar 18, 2019

Welsh produce has been given a very palatable review by a new food and drink survey – with 85 percent of shoppers in this country saying Welsh food and drink is top of their shopping lists, and many saying they are willing to pay more for it. These results, of the TasteWales survey, come as…

Fairtrade Fortnight Reminds Food Retailers and Consumers About the Value of Ethical Practices

Feb 22, 2019

The latte levy, packaging waste tax, and the wool versus synthetic debate – ethics have never been higher up on the agenda for consumers and for retailers. These are times of big shift in consumer tastes and demands. And there is a sense, perhaps, that some companies are trying to second guess which issue is…

Swansea City Centre is Set to Glow With Pride – Why Not Join the Party?

Feb 11, 2019

Swansea Pride is one of the most colourful and eye-catching events of the year, and we are pleased to see a number of the Swansea Pride 2019 events unfolding in our City Centre venues this year as part of Pride Week (30 April to 5 May.) Swansea BID has been liaising with some of the…

Great Venues to Watch the Six Nations in Swansea City Centre

Jan 31, 2019

2019 is Rugby World Cup year and all eyes are on Warren Gatland’s men as they build towards the tournament in Japan. Before that though there is the small matter of one of the most eagerly anticipated Six Nations in recent memory to contest. With Wales widely expected to be battling it out with Ireland…

Ginuary 2019

Jan 18, 2019

Ginuary flies directly in the face of ‘Dry January’ and encourages people all over to embrace gin for all its wonderful flavours, styles and capabilities. You can celebrate #Ginuary in any which way you choose, there are no set rules. It’s all about appreciating and enjoying gin throughout the first month of the year and…

January Sales in our City Centre

Jan 10, 2019

The traditional January sales have popped up all over the UK this year and Swansea is no different, with many fantastic offers available throughout the City Centre. If you’re looking to capitalise on some cut-price clothing deals in January, then look no further because Swansea has got it covered. Some of the major national retailers…

Bringing Christmas to Swansea

Dec 19, 2018

This year we’re running a whole host of Christmas initiatives in the City Centre including our snow gun that has brought a white Christmas to Swansea. The gun is positioned above Picton Arcade in the City Centre and brings a flurry of snowfall to the surrounding area for two minutes at a time, every ten…

Christmas Golden Ticket Competition 2018!

Nov 16, 2018

Our Golden Ticket competition is back for 2018 with £500 worth of prizes to be won! All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is fill out your details on a Golden Ticket in one of the participating retailers in the City Centre and you could be in with a…

Santa’s Time Travelling Adventure in Swansea this Sunday

Nov 16, 2018

Swansea’s much anticipated Christmas parade returns on Sunday and this year it promises to be even bigger and better than ever. Jam packed full of festivities, there will be entertainment throughout the City Centre including choirs, dancers, musicians and the world famous clowns ‘Tom and Pepe’ with their elves. All the festive fun will begin at…

An Early Christmas Gift – Free Parking in Swansea City Centre

Nov 8, 2018

Anyone heading in to Swansea city centre over the Christmas period will get an early present with the offer of free car parking. Shoppers and traders in the City Centre will benefit during the busy Christmas period by offering free parking at its St David’s Multi-Storey Car Park (Monday – Saturday) starting from 19 November.…

Stay Safe in Swansea City Centre

Sep 18, 2018

Stay safe when visiting Swansea City Centre with Safer Swansea Safer Swansea have a designated drop-off/pick-up point in Swansea City Centre operational every Saturday night* between 8pm and 4am in The Strand (see details below) This is a well lit safe environment for driver and passengers with the area monitored by CCTV, managed by Police Officers…

Student Discounts in Swansea City Centre

Sep 17, 2018

With the arrival of our city’s students this weekend, we have put together the ultimate guide to student discounts in Swansea City Centre And don’t forget to download our FREE app too as there are over 60 discounts and offers on there! Just search for ‘The Big Heart of Swansea’ in your app store! AND…

Summer Holiday Blog – Bumper Edition

Jul 26, 2018

The summer holidays are well and truly upon us but fear not parents of South Wales, we have done the legwork for you and come up with plenty of events and things to do in Swansea City Centre over the holidays that you’ll keep the kids busy! We’ve never seen so much to do during…

The Big Easter Egg Hunt of Swansea

Swansea’s Gift Guide for Mothers Day 2018!

Mar 9, 2018

Mothers day will soon be upon us on Sunday 11th March. Don’t worry we have you covered with our Gift Guide, Whether your and organized shopper or a last minute kind of person! We have something for everyone’s mum!

Pancake Day in Swansea City Centre

Feb 9, 2018

So many people are focussed on Valentine’s Day that we thought we’d turn our heads towards Shrove Tuesday, coming up this Tuesday 13th February. Swansea City Centre has quite a few eateries and shops that can help you celebrate in style. Here’s our summary of where you can grab pancakes across Swansea City Centre.

February Half term Blog – Things to do in Swansea City Centre!

Feb 8, 2018

Wow we can’t believe that the February half term is upon us already! We know just how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained…. So we have a few suggestions to make this half term a fun one!

Swansea’s Six Nation Guide 2018!

Feb 3, 2018

Yes, It’s finally the time of year when we get to cheer on our boys! We know you treasure this time of year when you get to enjoy the great atmosphere Swansea has to offer! Here’s when, where & what you can expect of the Six Nations in Swansea!! Firstly, When ( Welsh Games…

Wilko is no longer offering discount with the app/card

Blue monday giveaway

Jan 15, 2018

Today might be classed as Blue Monday and the most depressing day of the year, but we are planning to brighten up your day by giving away some prizes including a voucher for an overnight stay at Morgans Hotel!

The first few days of 2018 are over! Did you make any resolutions this year?

The Nutcracker Trail

Nov 6, 2017

Keep the kids busy on your visits to Swansea City Centre this Christmas by finding the names of our 10 Nutcracker Kings hidden in businesses around the town to be in with a chance to win a variety of prizes including a mini iPad.

The Big Christmas Giveaway

Nov 6, 2017

This Christmas we are doing a big giveaway with lots of prizes, gifts and rewards up for grabs including the main prize of a holiday to Bluestone 5* Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, vouchers and Christmas treats.

#BuyItForMeBigHeart

WIN THIS CHRISTMAS!

Nov 6, 2017

Whether you’re a parent looking to keep the kids occupied during the Christmas shop in city centre, are a keen social media snapper, or just fancy your chance at winning – we’ve got something for everyone.

Christmas Transport & Parking Offers for Swansea City Centre

Nov 1, 2017

This year, we’ve gone all out to ensure we have the best transport and parking offers for you to save £££ on your Christmas visits to Swansea City Centre FREE after 3pm EVERY Thursday parking at Swansea Council’s St David’s multi-storey car park from 23 November to Thursday 11th January 2018. Ideal if you want to…

October Half Term – Big Heart Activity bumper pack!

Oct 26, 2017

The Golden months are here and Autumn half term is well on its way… Here at Big Heart, we know just how hard it can be to keep the kiddies occupied so we have put together a bumper blog to keep you on your toes!

Job vacancies in Swansea

Oct 12, 2017

Do you need a job? Maybe you only need it temporarily to get you through Christmas! At Big Heart, we understand how difficult it can be to find a job. Sooo we have been searching the streets of Swansea looking for vacancies for YOU!

Celebrate with us & WIN a trip for 4 with Leisuretime

Summer Holiday Bumper Edition

Jul 10, 2017

The summer holidays are nearly upon us, I’m sure lots of you will be on the lookout for new places and events to visit and keep the whole family occupied. So we have a few suggestions to keep your diary filled over the next 6 weeks of things you can do in Swansea City Centre!

Things to do in Swansea City Centre for teens this May Half Term

May 24, 2017

Do you have teenagers who are into live music? They can enjoy a milkshake from Madcow, a McFlurry or an ice cold coke while watching great live music on the Live Stage at Castle Square on Saturday 27th May

Where to go for lunch on Mother’s Day…

Could you be our #BigHeartFamily?

Where to watch Six Nations in Swansea City Centre…

Jan 31, 2017

You can cheer on the best nation ever (Wales, obvs!) in so many places in Swansea City Centre. We have compiled a list of over 15 here; some old, classic, and brand new places to go to enjoy the Six Nations games.

Family fun-filled February half-term…

Swansea Loyalty Card Offers (Printable version – February 2017)

Jan 31, 2017

There are many businesses in Swansea City Centre where you can get exclusive discounts by using the Swansea Loyalty Card. Simply click on the link below to download a printable version of the offers here:

10 things to do with the family at half-term…

What to do this Easter with the kids

Mar 24, 2016

Who would have thought it… March has seen dry weather, blue skies and some days we’ve even had a bit of warm sun – but we didn’t hold our breath as the school holidays were on the way. And we all know what happen during the school holidays right?! Yep, that’s right… RAIN!

Businesses shortlisted for Swansea Life Awards

Things to do in Swansea City Centre – no matter what the weather!

May 26, 2015

We’re not always blessed with having blue skies and the big ball of fire in the sky, so we’ve put together some suggestions of what to do with the kids during the school holidays in Swansea City Centre – no matter what the weather!!!